Things to do this weekend in Singapore (14 Sept – 16 Sept)

We all know F1’s going to dominate the Singapore scene this weekend, but if you’re not one for loud zooming cars and screaming fans, here’re some other things to keep you occupied.

1. Create your own yummy layered drinks (15 Sept – 16 Sept)

Photo Credits: Teahee SG

Ever wondered how those gorgeous sunset-looking drinks are made? Well, you don’t have to get ripped off any longer at art fairs and food expos. Instead of paying $5 for a tiny cup, why not learn how to make it yourself?

Thanks to Teahee Singapore, a bubble tea shop, you’ll be taught how to create your own multi-layered drinks. You even get to make your own unicorn milkshake – a cute Instagrammable deal, perfect for your pastel Instagram feed. How magical.

Love, death, loss and remembrance. These are all themes familiar to most of us. For Araki, these 131 photographs delve into the rich, transcendental relationship between himself and his wife, Yoko.

To cope with Yoko’s passing, Araki takes to his balcony as a performative stage, delving into studio portraiture. He seeks to portray an honest representation of the reality, and sometimes mundanity, of life.

3. NOON to MOON feat. Fleetmac Wood (US) (16 Sept)

Photo Credits: Sunshine Nation

Give the screaming crowds a pass at F1 and groove out to an eclectic mix of disco, techno and house with this rising duo. Fleetmac Wood’s sure to get your feet moving as you party into the sunset, the Singapore skyline illuminating your dance floor.

4. Sky22’s September Seafood Bonanza (16 Sept)

Photo Credits: Sky22

Got a hot date to impress or a birthday celebration this month? Head over to Sky22, a rooftop restaurant with a cozy wooden interior and floor-to-ceiling glass windows. They’ll be serving a wide range of seafood through September. If you’re a lobster lover, don’t give this buffet a miss.

There’ll be over 17 cook-to-order mains along with grilled lobsters, oyster platters, spaghetti aragosta and even local favourites like laksa with tiger prawns, white clam bee hoon and the quintissential chilli crab with mantou.

Your money won’t even go to waste since you’ll be taking home two large boxes of this strange delight worth $76, and two mooncake moulds to continue your baking spree. Simply PM The Sweet Room on Facebook to sign up.

Address:Pasir Ris Dr 1

Time: 1PM – 5PM

Ticket pricing: $158

6. Sunday Poolside Movie Nights (16 Sept)

Photo Credits: Grub Burger + Noodle Bar

Grub Burger + Noodle Bar is the perfect place to spend your chill Sunday, winding down from the week with a film and getting ready for the inescapable Monday Blues.

Photo Credits: Grub Burger + Noodle Bar

Distract yourself from the impending work week with a basket of mentaiko fries. Or grab a delicious har cheong gai burger and slurp down a bowl of kurobuta noodles while you settle in for this week’s screening of Jurassic World.

Neon Lights festival returns for a three-day celebration of the best indie acts

Singapore’s biggest indie music festival, Neon Lights, is back for a third instalment this November with a stacked line-up spanning three days. The festival returns to Fort Canning Park from November 9 to November 11, complete with headline acts and indie legends from all around the world.

Photo: Neon Lights

After successful runs in 2015 and 2016, local indie fans were left disappointed when Neon Lights took a break last year. The organisers made a promise the festival would return in full strength in 2018 and that it did. Festival director Declan Forde said they were thrilled to be returning and had put a lot of thought into the line-up to ensure both quality and diversity so everyone could enjoy the festival to the fullest.

Photo: Neon Lights

Kicking things off on November 9 is Malaysian singer-songwriter Yuna who will be serenading the crowd in her first public performance in over a year.

Neon Lights runs November 9 to November 11, 6pm to 1030pm on November 9 and 2pm to 1030pm on November 10 and 11. Individual day tickets start from $99 for adults and $25 for children and can be purchased via the website or SISTIC.

Things to do this weekend in Singapore (21 Sept – 23 Sept)

This week’s an exciting one. We’ve got a 2000-2018 dance party, art exhibitions (some all the way till 3am) and something for all you tea-lovers out there. With these many options on your plate, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

1. Art After Dark x 6th Anniversary Celebrations (21 Sept)

Photo Credits: Gillman Barracks

Celebrate Gillman Barracks’ 6th anniversary with another run of their Art After Dark! It’s the perfect way to kick off your weekend – there’ll be live performances, interactive art experiences and delicious food served all the way till 3am.

Photo Credits: Park Bench Deli

When you’re done exploring the two new gallery openings presented by Ota Fine Arts and Yavuz Gallery, or traversed through our very own Nguan’s photography, you can rock out to the tunes of Pleasantry and The Pinholes. Definitely grab that late night bite from the likes of Park Bench Deli and Handlebar.

Address: Gillman Barracks, 9 Lock Road, Singapore 108937

Time: 7pm onwards

Ticket pricing: Free

2. Singapore Tea Festival 2018 (21 Sept – 23 Sept)

Photo Credits: Singapore Tea Festival

Quench your thirst with this year’s comeback of Singapore Tea Festival. With more than a hundred blends of tea, 30 tea and tea-related brands, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

There’ll even be dialogues and workshops where you’ll about learn skills such as modern kombucha making from industry leaders. To redeem a complimentary Yixing Purple Clay glazed porcelain cup, all you’ve got to do is register at teapasar’s booth!

Address: ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, Singapore 238801

Time: Fri: 3PM-10PM, Sat & Sun: 10AM-10PM

Ticket pricing: Free

3. V A N I T A S Group Art Exhibition (21 Sept – 23 Sept)

Photo Credits: Sarah Thursday Illustrations

This brings a group of talented women into the spotlight. Featuring six independent female artists, VANITAS is a group show which explores themes like mortality, the transience of life and the futility of pleasure.

Be wowed by the dark art styles of @sarahthursday, @erikartoon, @mothhead_, @peithedragon, @yelselogy and @sanatoriium. Remember to bring some spare cash to purchase some of their merch!

4. Xiao Kopitiam #2 (22 Sept)

Photo Credits: 21Moonstone

Pop by this reimagined kopitiam for maybe the chillest weekend you’ve had in a while.

Photo Credits: 21Moonstone

Dig into LAD & DAD’s comfort British fare – think bangers & mash and beef stew (we can attest to the amazingness of this dish), get a intricate henna design from the famous @henn.drawn or just grab a personalised haiku at the typewriter.

5. The Passion Pop-Up (22 Sept)

Support your local businesses and female entrepreneurship at this pop-up. Try out delicious treats from That Vegan Cake, juicy burgers from Hustle Co and more.

The Passion Panel, filled with names like Isabel Lee of An Acai Affair and Beckie Liu of Haikini,

Photo Credits: Hustle Co

will delve into how they sparked off their passion for entrepreneurship, developing it into an actual business. It’s not all work, though. Play beer pong or sign up for a HIIT session with Charity Chan, a personal trainer!

Address: 52 Craig Road, Singapore 089690

Time: 11AM – 4PM

Ticket pricing: Free

6. High School Never Ends (22 Sept)

Photo Credits: HopHeads

Blast it back to your childhood or travel all the way to the present at HopHeads’ latest escapade, featuring 2000s-2018 electronic dance pop and the hottest radio hits.

Their parties are so popular that all their online tickets have been sold out. Your best bet is to head straight to the door for a ticket, then straight into the most nostalgic night of your life.

Tokidoki x River Safari: A Whale of a Time Awaits

What do you call something that provides comfort, is pleasant to have and is part of a larger establishment? A manatee (amenity)!

Jokes aside, manatees are the co-stars of the event at River Safari this September, as tokidoki’s Mermicorno characters are making a splash at Asia’s first and only river-themed wildlife park.

Designed by Simone Legno, the characters of the internationally recognised lifestyle brand are featured within the park as 10 life-sized sculptures, including the three newest members Submarino, Jade and Fortuna.

Hop on the Mermicorno x River Safari Trail and win exclusive, limited-edition tokidoki x River Safari enamel pins. All you have to do is answer two questions that are rotated each week. (they’re really easy, but I shan’t reveal them so as to not take away your fun.) Unfortunately, three of the five weeks have passed — but you still have the chance to bring Cerulean (week 4) and Jade (week 5) home. They run out of stock very quickly, so be sure to get there early!

Joining Mermicorno and Manatee are mermaids, whose graceful performances and bubbly interactions in the aquarium are not to be missed. Watch as they swim elegantly among the manatees, nature’s very own mermaids of myth.

Make sure you and your loved ones catch a photo op with Canola, our lovable mascot. Fun fact: Canola, the actual manatee and animal icon of River Safari, just turned four in August!

Meet our Manatee Mascot

Venue: River Safari Entrance
Timings: 10:00am & 4:30am

Other activities include Colour Us Cute at the Mermicorno meets Manatee colouring wall, River Trail Encounters, where the park guides will share stories about the manatees along with their quirks and habits, and Amazing Encounters Await, granting you the opportunity to get up close in behind-the-scenes tours, Manatee Mania and Amazing Amazonia.

At the end of your enjoyable day out, don’t forget to grab tokidoki collectibles such as plushies, key chains and blindboxes from the River Safari retail store to complete your Mermicorno experience!

There’s also an Instagram contest giveaway — all you have to do is share your most creative posts tagged #tokidoki and #RiverSafari on your public Instagram account for a chance to win a Manatee Mania tour and River Safari admission tickets for 2 adults worth $300.